Facts About Scandium and Ytterbium
Interesting Facts
- Scandium is known as one of the rare earth elements.
- Scandium metal found in rare minerals called Wolframite .
- Ytterbium metal oxidizes rapidly if exposed to air.
- Ytterbium metal can dissolve quickly in Mineral acid.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Lars Fredrik Nilson
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
Discovery
In 1879
In 1878
Abundance In Earth's Crust